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One Million Turn Out To See Rolling Stones Bash Bush In Rio
National Ledger ^ | 2-20-06 | Political Satirist Chris Davis -Commentary

Posted on 02/20/2006 11:14:38 AM PST by smoothsailing

COMMENTARY

One Million Turn Out to See Rolling Stones Bash Bush in Rio

By Political Satirist Chris Davis

Feb 20, 2006

Rio de Janeiro—The Rolling Stones, a geriatric rock group, left a million fans satisfied and spent on Copacabana Beach after Saturday's free performance to bash President George W. Bush while playing some rock 'n roll.

Boats, including a huge ocean liner, crowded the shoreline, and helicopters and blimps circled overhead during the show that shut down the Copacabana Beach district.  Large monitors flashed the peace symbol while others flashed, "War is not my voice.  Don't invade the world, Bush!"  

The mark fell far short of the record 3.5 million that packed the beach on New Year's Eve in 1994 to watch yet another aging rock 'n roll performer, Rod Stewart.  About 400 city workers hauled 220 tons of trash left behind by the more than one million liberals who attended the concert, symbolizing Bush's legacy to the world and the United Nations.  

The concert also brought a carnival spirit to the city a week ahead of the world-famous annual celebration.  The Stones had been to Brazil three times, but Saturday was the first time the band played for free—as well as slam Bush in the country—where few liberals can afford tickets to see top international acts, because of poverty created by greedy, selfish Americans and President George W. Bush.

Civil defence officials reported that nearly 500 people received minor medical treatment during and after the show, reportedly because the concert reached a fevered pitch of animosity towards President Bush and Americans. The most serious cases were three stabbings during the height of the Bush bashing.  None of the victims reportedly suffered life-threatening wounds, but stated that "they'd gladly be stabbed again for world peace."

The band opened with "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and played a set of mostly older hits, with a few songs from their newest album, A Bigger Bang.  Some of the ad-libbed songs included, "Bush's Beast of Burden," referring to Afghanistan and Iraq; "Bush Can't Always Get What He Wants," referring to the lack of quelling the insurgency in Iraq; and "Under Bush's Thumb," referring to Bush's icy grip of tyranny on America, and the impending doom to the world community.

During the show, Mick Jagger, who has a Brazilian son, ad-libbed comments in Portuguese, delighting the crowd while launching a string of obscenities towards America. At one point, he wore a white shirt with the Brazilian flag and the words Brasil and America Sucks!  

The Associated Press called the show, "A masterpiece of brilliance that only the Stones could deliver!"

The New York Times review declared, "Mick Jagger still has what it takes to turn on the heat.  The Rolling Stones are still the greatest rock 'n roll band ever."

The Washington Post stated, "One of the best concerts of the year.  It was a gas, gas, gas!"

Many of the liberal tourists had great luck after waiting in long lines and suffering the heat of Rio de Janeiro. 

"I didn't expect I would even get close," said 24-year-old Beto Andrade, who came from the southern Parana state. "But one thing led to another and I ended up in the VIP area.  This was the best bush bashing show ever.  God, I love the Stones.  Long live, Mick Jagger!  Down with Bush!"

Wilson Teixeira, 26, from Sao Paulo, waited breathlessly for eight hours as he was pressed against a barrier to see the band from what was effectively the front row. "I saw them in 1995 and they were better this time, more energy.  They completely destroyed Bush and I was orgasmic the entire time."

"I went to see the concert and was stabbed," said Lisania da Conceicao, a 22-year-old maid. "My friends came from Aruama—80 miles west of Rio—and were stabbed as well. 

All in all it was a great time.  I'd gladly take another stabbing if it means getting rid of George W. Bush and his tyranny!"

The huge concert turned out to be a free exercise in free speech.  One million liberals gathered together in hopes of ending poverty, the tyranny of conservatism and President George W. Bush's reign of terror in America.

You can't always get what you want, but on this Saturday, liberals got all the Bush bashing they wanted for free. 

What more can you ask?

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Political Satirist Chris Davis is the author of Elective Decisions and In Defense of Liberty, two political thrillers from the Whiskey Creek Press.

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TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons
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To: driftless

PEOPLE GET A CLUE, these quotes didn't seen a little overboard to you??????

"The most serious cases were three stabbings during the height of the Bush bashing. None of the victims reportedly suffered life-threatening wounds, but stated that "they'd gladly be stabbed again for world peace."


81 posted on 02/20/2006 3:08:23 PM PST by bannedfromdu
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To: smoothsailing
The Stone'osarus's.. in Flintstoneland..
The Halftime show was pitiful almost funny..
Embassasing really..
82 posted on 02/20/2006 3:29:27 PM PST by hosepipe (CAUTION: This propaganda is laced with hyperbole..)
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To: smoothsailing

The who? (Oh that's another group)


83 posted on 02/20/2006 3:30:27 PM PST by Wheee The People
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To: dfwgator
When I was reading this thread I was trying to remember the name of the song that Lennon/McCartney wrote, which became the Rolling Stones' first hit record ("I Wanna Be Your Man"). So, thanks for the reminder.

As I recall, Lennon, McCartney and Jagger, et al, were hanging out in some London nightclub, and that's when Jagger had a personal revelation; "You mean, we can write our own songs?" To which Lennon replied; "Yeah, me and Paul will write one for you right now."

They then knocked out "I Wanna Be Your Man" in about half an hour and gave it to Jagger.

84 posted on 02/20/2006 3:38:34 PM PST by handk (The truth is the truth even if no one believes it, and a lie is a lie even if everyone believes it.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; 4CJ; A CA Guy; abigail2; AgThorn; Alia; alisasny; an amused spectator; ...

If you already here, I'm sorry ping!


85 posted on 02/20/2006 5:27:12 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: mhking; MikeinIraq; MinuteGal; MJY1288; MoJo2001; moog; msnimje; mware; mylife; Nasty McPhilthy; ...

If you already here, I'm sorry ping!


86 posted on 02/20/2006 5:27:37 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: b4its2late

They had a halftime show at the Superbowl?

:)


87 posted on 02/20/2006 5:29:37 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

It truly is a wonder that man is still alive.


88 posted on 02/20/2006 5:30:50 PM PST by cgk (I don't see myself as a conservative. I see myself as a religious, right-wing, wacko extremist.)
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To: writer33

As far as I concerned there should be a whole lot of folks denied entry Visas, or have their passports revoked and that includes some former presidents and assundry other elected/appointed officials current or former.


89 posted on 02/20/2006 5:31:31 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: writer33
None of the victims reportedly suffered life-threatening wounds, but stated that "they'd gladly be stabbed again for world peace."

My stress relief has arrived. Great stuff as usual Chris.

90 posted on 02/20/2006 5:34:28 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Have you hugged your accountant today?)
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To: SandRat
As far as I concerned there should be a whole lot of folks denied entry Visas, or have their passports revoked and that includes some former presidents and assundry other elected/appointed officials current or former.

Yes, but we all know no one listens to you either, SR.

:)

On another note, I'd have to agree with you.

91 posted on 02/20/2006 5:34:36 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: Gordongekko909

The Stones are a coelocanth, a living fossil. The only relevance they have is that they are a living link to the British Invasion era of rock history. Worse yet, the haven't produced anything new in decades.


92 posted on 02/20/2006 5:35:50 PM PST by Natural Law
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To: smoothsailing

Any truth to the rumor he is starting a "Medicare tour" next year, playing at any retirement home to folks who may still remember him?


93 posted on 02/20/2006 5:40:26 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (When in doubt, I ask myself: "What would Jack Bauer do?" My boss isn't going to like the answer...)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Thanks for reading, HTB. I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's often amusing to see how many people easily get it on my ping list after reading those that don't that aren't on it. I thought it was obvious.

Good eye.


94 posted on 02/20/2006 5:41:55 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: smoothsailing

Old farts chasing their lost youth. Pathetic.


95 posted on 02/20/2006 5:44:31 PM PST by veronica ("A person needs a sense of mission like the air he breathes...")
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To: quantim
I will never forgive the NFL for the Super Bowl halftime barfer.

Now, quantim. Don't be picking on the NFL. They were just playing it safe. Everyone knew Jagger wasn't going to take off his shirt.

:)

96 posted on 02/20/2006 5:44:43 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

Great picture, ZE. Thanks for posting them.


97 posted on 02/20/2006 5:45:02 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: BulletBobCo

Good eye, BulletBob. Thanks for reading.


98 posted on 02/20/2006 5:45:45 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: Zarro
Last Gasp Tour, 2006

Humorous, Zarro. Good one. Thanks for reading.

99 posted on 02/20/2006 5:46:14 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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To: Lexington Green

Funny stuff, LG. Thanks for reading.


100 posted on 02/20/2006 5:46:49 PM PST by writer33 (Rush Limbaugh walks in the footsteps of giants: George Washington, Thomas Paine and Ronald Reagan.)
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